is often confused with another pollinator — the hummingbird moth. These remarkable creatures mimic the appearance and behavior of their avian namesake, rapidly flapping their wings and hovering ...

Jan. 29, 2024 — Just as when we humans reach for objects, the hummingbird hawk moth uses its visual sense to place its long proboscis precisely on a flower to search for nectar, according to ...

And numerous flight labs study several types of creatures – hawk moths, dragonflies, bats and hummingbirds – to examine the secrets of their flying skills. Much of the work is funded by ...